Egremont RU Beer Festival Raises £600 for Doddie Weir Foundation

Record Breaking Beer Festival Raises Money for Doddie!

5 months ago | Liam Nicholls

As more clubs diversify their activities to remain sustainable during the off season, the tried and tested 'Beer Festival' always surfaces as a great option. In Cumbria we have a range of festivals from around 10 choices right up to the well established Keswick Beer Festival with up to 220 Beers, Lagers and Ciders.

One of the clubs who have been going down this route for the past few years area Egremont RUFC, who have attracted club members, the local community and CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Members too. The weekend of the 15th & 16th June saw the club benefit with record revenue from the festival, which included live entertainment and some lovely sunshine thrown in for good measure.

As part of the club's efforts towards their chosen charity the 'Doddie Weir Foundation', barrels were purchased by sponsors to raise money towards the big Scot's worthwhile charity as well as a donation bucket on the bars. The Foundation not only raises money for research into the disease but also provides support to individuals and families living with the condition.

On offer at the club were 21 Real Ales from across the North, 6 Choice Ciders as well as 12 Gin Options, so something for all tastes. This was the first time the club had offered increased options with ciders and the Gin was brand new for 2018 and all will look to continue for 2019.

After the dust has settled and all monies accounted for it was revealed by Beer Festival Chairman - John Nolan that the efforts had raised £600 for the Doddie Weir Foundation thanks to the generosity of barrel sponsors and those putting their loose change into the donation buckets.

The next beer festival in Cumbria is the Zebeeras Festival run by Workington Zebras RUFC on the 13th, 14th & 15th July 2018 at the Ellis Sports Ground Facility.